Roberto Martinez compares Lamina Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Round of 16
José Antonio Torres
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Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez answered whether Spanish forward Lamina Yamal can be compared to Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The match between Spain and Portugal in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place today, July 6. "These are completely different players. Lamina Yamal is a very young footballer, who has shown that he is able to withstand pressure and create many chances in matches. And Cristiano Ronaldo is an iconic figure, who adapts to different situations and has the ability to be the decisive player in a match," Martinez's words were quoted by Mando Deportivo. The 2026 World Cup is being held from June 11 to July 19 in Mexico, partner states and Canada. Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the 1/16 final.
